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• AHU or 1Z in MK1: How low does the oil pan sit? by Pre95 on 21 Jul, 2009 10:28
• Figured I would start trucking through what I will need to accomplish for a TDI swap in to my MK1. Wondering how low the oil pan sits once converted? I have heard of people using a "hybrid" oil pan on 1.8T swaps to help how low the pan sits, wondering if it's needed on a TDI swap.
• #1 by Spulen81 on 22 Jul, 2009 12:41
• The same amount as with the stock engine.  1Z/AHU engines use the same type of steel pan that a MK1 has.  The pan is a little deeper on later engines but nothing drastic. 
• #2 by the caveman on 22 Jul, 2009 15:40
• Don't use a 1.8 T pan, even the hybrid ones with the steel bottoms. Use the steel one. You should be fine as long as the car isn't completely slammed or you're gonna do some rock climbing.
• #3 by Pre95 on 23 Jul, 2009 07:49
• Quote from: the caveman on 22 Jul, 2009 15:40

  Don't use a 1.8 T pan, even the hybrid ones with the steel bottoms. Use the steel one. You should be fine as long as the car isn't completely slammed or you're gonna do some rock climbing.
  

  
  Nah, she is on coilovers but I still have a good amount of clearance. Good to know all of this stuff ahead of time guys, thanks for the help!
• #4 by jtanguay on 23 Jul, 2009 08:59
• the hybrid 1.8T one wouldn't even work would it?
  
  also don't forget your windage tray    my 1Z didn't come with one... but i installed one